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Council Regulation (EC) No 1435/2003 Article 21

Article 21

Grounds for opposition to a merger The laws of a Member State may provide that a cooperative governed by the law of that Member State may not take part in the formation of an SCE by merger if any of that Member State's competent authorities opposes it before the issue of the certificate referred to in Article 29(2). Such opposition may be based only on grounds of public interest. Review by a judicial authority shall be possible.

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CitationArticle 21 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1435/2003 (LawPlayer, data as of 2026-07-04)

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